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Auckland International BackpackersvsThe Esplanade Hotel, Bar & Restaurant
Both hotels are recommended by professionals. On balance, The Esplanade Hotel scores slightly better than Auckland International Backpackers. The Esplanade Hotel ranks #36 in Auckland with accolades from 3 publications like Fodor's, DK Eyewitness and Lonely Planet.
Auckland International Backpackers
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
2 Churton Street Parnell, Auckland Central, New Zealand
From $0/night
Lonely Planet "Eat in the sunroom, in the large dining room or out in the small garden at this backstreet backpackers."
Rough Guide "One-time home for wayward girls but now a friendly, spacious hostel in a quiet area with street parking and rejuvenated rooms."
The Esplanade Hotel, Bar & Restaurant Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Fodor's
1 Victoria Road, Devonport 744, New Zealand
From $76/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
Lonely Planet "It features lovingly tended period details such as supremely high ceilings, and has much more style than many of the luxury hotels in the city centre."
DK Eyewitness "Slick, elegant luxury boutique hotel on the Devonport Village waterfront, a 10-minute ferry ride across the harbour from Auckland."
Fodor's "Upstairs, a wide corridor hung with chandeliers leads to generous rooms with period furnishings ... harbor views come at a slightly higher rate." Full review
